Clicks Communicator
| Developer | Clicks Technology |
|---|---|
| Type | Smartphone |
| Android 16 | |
| Display | 4.03-inch AMOLED |
| Input | Physical QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen |
| Camera | 50 MP (rear), 24 MP (front) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, 3.5mm jack |
| Power | 4,000 mAh battery |
| Dimensions | 131.5 mm (5.18 in) H |
| Weight | 170 g (6.0 oz) |
| Website | www |
The Clicks Communicator is a compact Android smartphone developed by Clicks Technology. Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2026, the device is designed as a communication-centric "companion phone" featuring an integrated physical QWERTY keyboard.[1]
History
The Clicks Communicator was developed by Clicks Technology, a startup co-founded by mobile journalists Michael Fisher (known as MrMobile) and Kevin Michaluk (founder of CrackBerry).[2] Following the company's 2024 launch of keyboard accessories for the iPhone, the Communicator was conceived as a standalone hardware solution for a "two-phone lifestyle." The design team included Joseph Hofer, a former lead designer at BlackBerry responsible for the keyboard ergonomics of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and BlackBerry Passport.[3]
Hardware
The device features a portrait-oriented 4.03-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1200 pixels. It is powered by a 4nm MediaTek 5G chipset and includes 256GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 2TB.[4]
The primary input method is a backlit physical QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard is capacitive, allowing users to scroll through interfaces by swiping across the physical keys.[1] Additional hardware includes:
- Signal LED: A side-mounted notification light integrated into the "Prompt Key" that can be color-coded for specific contacts or applications.[5]
- Battery and Charging: A 4,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports Qi2 wireless charging and USB-C.
- Connectivity: A 3.5mm headphone jack, physical SIM tray with eSIM support, and a physical privacy kill switch for wireless radios.
Software
The Communicator runs a specialized version of Android 16. Clicks Technology partnered with the developers of Niagara Launcher to create a "Message Hub" interface. This software aggregates incoming communications from platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal, and Slack into a unified chronological feed on the home screen.[1] The device supports hardware-backed encryption via the Android Strongbox API and is slated to receive four years of operating system updates and five years of security patches.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Schoon, Ben (January 2, 2026). "The 'Clicks Communicator' is a message-centric Android phone". 9to5Google.
- ^ Segan, Sascha (January 8, 2026). "I Tried the Clicks Communicator Phone and It Left Me Nostalgic". PCMag.
- ^ "The Blackberry Idea Is Back". finews.com. January 19, 2026.
- ^ a b Siddharth (January 5, 2026). "Clicks Communicator is a BlackBerry-inspired phone with a physical keyboard". GSMArena.
- ^ "CES 2026: Clicks is Back With the Communicator". Wifi Hifi Magazine. January 5, 2026.